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I was treated for a boil 5 days ago w/ antibiotics. the boil popped yesterday & is draining green pus & still hurts. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

BOIL: JUST KEEP UP THE ANTIBIOTICS FOR AS LONG AS YOUR DOCTOR TELLS YOU TO. BE PATIENT. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOUR BOIL IS LOCATED, BUT FAIRLY HOT COMPRESSES FOR TEN MINUTES TWO OR THREE TIMES DAILY OFTEN HELP THE HEALING PROCESS. BEST LUCK . . .

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Answered 9/12/2018

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